Page 3 - Contents; Introduction
Contents 3 Contents Introduction 7 Projector Parts 8 Remote Control 10 Optional Accessories 11 Registration and Warranty 11 Using This Manual 12 Setting Up the Projector 13 Choosing a Location 13 Installing the Projector 17 Connecting the Cables 19 Connecting Video and Computer Equipment 19 Making O...
Page 4 - Making Detailed Adjustments
4 Contents Making Detailed Adjustments 33 Using the Menu System 33 Changing How the Menus Display 34 Adjusting the Picture Quality 35 Input Brightness Settings 35 Sharpness and Picture Quality Settings 37 Color Settings 39 Adjustments for Computer Images 42 Selecting Memory Settings and Resetting th...
Page 5 - Problem Solving
Contents 5 Problem Solving 57 What To Do When the Lights Come On or Flash 57 Solving Picture Problems 59 Solving Remote Control Problems 62 Where to Get Help 63 Specifications 65 General 65 Lamp 66 Remote Control 66 Dimensions 66 Electrical 66 Environmental 67 Safety 67 Compatible Video Formats 68 E...
Page 8 - Projector Parts; Front
8 Introduction Projector Parts Control panel (top) Ventilation slots Lens cover Vertical lens shift dial Adjustable foot Video port HDMI ports Component video port AC power inlet Infrared receiver Kensington ® lock port Infrared receiver Horizontal lens shift dial S-Video port Control (RS-232C) port...
Page 9 - Bottom; Top control panel
Introduction 9 Power button Menu navigation button Esc buttonExits the current menu item Menu buttonDisplays the menus Warning lights Mounting bracket attachment points Enter buttonSelects menu items or opens the line menu Bottom Projector Control Panel Optional cable cover attachment points (brass ...
Page 10 - Remote Control
10 Introduction Remote Control Source buttonsSwitch between equipment connected to the projector Color Mode buttonOptimizes viewing for different lighting environments Power buttonTurns projector on or off Memory buttonRecalls custom picture settings Menu navigation buttons Pattern buttonDisplays te...
Page 11 - Optional Accessories; In addition, Epson offers free Extra Care; Home Service. In the unlikely event of an
Introduction 11 Optional Accessories Epson provides the following optional accessories for the projector: You can purchase accessories from an authorized Epson reseller. To find the nearest reseller, please call 800-GO-EPSON (800-463-7766). To purchase online, visit www.epsonstore.com (U.S. sales) o...
Page 12 - Using This Manual; Please follow these guidelines as you read through the manual:; . Use this site to view FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions) or
12 Introduction Using This Manual This book contains all the information you need to use the projector, in addition to basic setup and maintenance instructions, troubleshooting tips, important safety instructions, specifications, and warranty information. Please follow these guidelines as you read t...
Page 13 - Setting Up the Projector; Choosing a Location
Setting Up the Projector 13 Setting Up the Projector Follow the instructions in this section to choose a location for the projector, connect the cables, and display an image. Choosing a Location You can install the projector for the viewing setups shown below, as well as rear projection. Center Ceil...
Page 16 - Also keep these considerations in mind:
16 Setting Up the Projector To determine the exact image size when you know the projection distance (or the exact projection distance when you know the desired image size), you can use the Image Size Calculator. This program is available on the Epson website at www.epson.com/support . Also keep thes...
Page 17 - Installing the Projector; button on the remote control.
Setting Up the Projector 17 Installing the Projector To install the projector, you first need to determine the location, based on the size of your screen (maximum diagonal image size). Use the tables on page 15 as a guide to positioning the projector. To suspend the projector from a ceiling, you wil...
Page 19 - Connecting the Cables; Connecting Video and Computer Equipment; Macintosh
Setting Up the Projector 19 Connecting the Cables Connecting Video and Computer Equipment You can connect the projector to many types of video equipment, such as a VCR, DVD player, digital tuner, cable or satellite box, video game console, camcorder, or digital camera. You can also connect it to a d...
Page 20 - For best results, connect your video equipment to the
20 Setting Up the Projector For best results, connect your video equipment to the HDMI port, if possible. If your equipment doesn’t support HDMI, connect it to one of the following ports (highest quality listed first): Component (for component video), S-Video , or Video (for composite video). When y...
Page 21 - Making Other Connections; The; port outputs a 12-volt DC signal; setting to enable the port (see
Setting Up the Projector 21 Making Other Connections Connect the power cable and other cables described below, depending on how you plan to use the projector. ■ Plug the power cable into the projector and a grounded electrical outlet. ■ The Trigger out port outputs a 12-volt DC signal when the proje...
Page 22 - Installing Batteries in the Remote Control; Turning On the Projector; ON
22 Setting Up the Projector Installing Batteries in the Remote Control The remote control uses two AA batteries. Warning: Keep batteries away from children. If a battery is swallowed, contact your doctor immediately. 1. Release the tab and lift open the cover. 2. Insert two new AA batteries as shown...
Page 23 - Turning Off the Projector
Setting Up the Projector 23 4. Press the P power button on the remote control or projector. Note: To prevent children from turning on the projector, you can use the Child Lock feature. See page 32 for details. If you’ll be using the projector at an altitude above 4900 feet (1500 meters), turn on Hig...
Page 24 - Selecting the Image Source; Press the; video source is connected.
24 Setting Up the Projector Selecting the Image Source The source buttons on the projector and remote control let you switch between images from different pieces of equipment connected to the projector (such as a DVD player, cable or satellite box, or video game console). Press the Source button on ...
Page 25 - Positioning the Image
Setting Up the Projector 25 Positioning the Image If the image is not centered on the screen, use the horizontal and vertical lens shift dials to adjust its position. Caution: Do not try to move the lens by hand, or you may damage the projector. Always use the lens shift dials to change the lens pos...
Page 27 - Making Basic Adjustments; Focusing and Zooming; Use the focus ring to sharpen the image.
Making Basic Adjustments 27 Making Basic Adjustments Follow the instructions in this chapter to make basic adjustments to the image shape, size, color, and quality. For further refinements, see “Making Detailed Adjustments” on page 33. Focusing and Zooming Use the focus ring to sharpen the image. Us...
Page 28 - Choosing the Aspect Ratio
28 Making Basic Adjustments Choosing the Aspect Ratio In many cases, video signals are automatically resized to fit on your screen when Auto is selected as the Aspect setting. You may need to change the size of the image (or aspect ratio) for certain image types by pressing the Aspect button on the ...
Page 29 - Choosing the Color Mode
Making Basic Adjustments 29 Choosing the Color Mode You can change the Color Mode to automatically adjust brightness, contrast, and color, letting you quickly optimize the projected image for various lighting environments. You can also select a different color mode for each input source—which is use...
Page 30 - Advanced Color Adjustments; Adjusting the Gamma Setting; button. You see the following displayed on the screen:
30 Making Basic Adjustments Advanced Color Adjustments To further customize the color and image quality, you can adjust the gamma and individual RGBCMY color tones. (Not available when x.v.Color is selected as the Color Mode.) Note: You can fine-tune these and other color and image quality settings ...
Page 31 - Adjusting RGBCMY
Making Basic Adjustments 31 2. Do one of the following: ■ Select one of the numeric correction values using the u or d button on the remote control and press the Enter button . You see the setting reflected in the graph on the right. The horizontal axis represents the input signal level, and the ver...
Page 32 - Locking the Projector
32 Making Basic Adjustments Locking the Projector The projector includes two lock settings to prevent the image from being accidentally changed once it’s adjusted, and to keep children from turning on the projector without adult supervision. To access the lock settings, follow these steps: 1. Press ...
Page 33 - Using the Menu System
Making Detailed Adjustments 33 Making Detailed Adjustments You can use the projector’s on-screen menus to make detailed adjustments to the image quality—such as the brightness, contrast, sharpness, and color. You can also change the menu display, sleep mode settings, and other projector features. Us...
Page 34 - Changing How the Menus Display
34 Making Detailed Adjustments 3. Press the u , d , l , or r button to change settings as necessary. You may have to press the Enter button to confirm your choice. 4. When you’re finished, press the Esc button to return to the previous menu or press the Menu button to exit the menu system. To displa...
Page 35 - Select a color scheme for displaying the menus.; Adjusting the Picture Quality; Input Brightness Settings
Making Detailed Adjustments 35 ■ Menu Color Select a color scheme for displaying the menus. Adjusting the Picture Quality Before fine-tuning the image using these adjustments, make sure you have already selected the best Color Mode for your picture and viewing environment, as described on page 29. T...
Page 36 - or
36 Making Detailed Adjustments ■ Auto Iris Note: This setting cannot be used when the Color Mode is set to x.v.Color (see page 29). When this setting is on, the light output is automatically adjusted according to the brightness of the image. Select either Normal or High Speed to indicate how quickly...
Page 37 - Sharpness and Picture Quality Settings
Making Detailed Adjustments 37 Sharpness and Picture Quality Settings If the image looks fuzzy, or if it contains noise or flickering, you can use these settings to correct it. ■ Sharpness Use this function to make lines and edges appear more distinct in the image. This setting is stored separately ...
Page 38 - ) or select a higher number for video images
38 Making Detailed Adjustments ■ Motion Detection(Pro Cinema 9100 only) This setting specifies how signals are converted to progressive signals. Select a lower setting for slow-moving or still images ( S ) or select a higher number for video images ( M ). Note: This setting can be used only when vie...
Page 39 - Color Settings; Adjusts the color intensity of the image.
Making Detailed Adjustments 39 ■ 4-4 Pull-down (Pro Cinema 9500 UB only) Note: This setting can be used only when viewing NTSC, M-PAL, or PAL60 signals input through the Video or S-Video ports, or 480i, 1080i/60Hz, or 1080p/24Hz signals input through the Component, HDMI1, or HDMI2 ports (see page 68...
Page 40 - Shifts the color balance between magenta and green.; to adjust darker shades and; for the lightest shades.
40 Making Detailed Adjustments ■ Tint Note: This setting cannot be used when the Color Mode is set to x.v.Color (see page 29) or with a signal input through the PC port. Shifts the color balance between magenta and green. ■ Abs. Color Temp. Note: This setting cannot be used when the Color Mode is se...
Page 41 - button on the remote control. See page 31 for more information.
Making Detailed Adjustments 41 ■ RGBCMY Note: This setting cannot be used when the Color Mode is set to x.v.Color (see page 29). Use the RGBCMY settings to adjust the hue, saturation, and brightness of the six color components (red, green, blue, cyan, magenta, yellow). After adjusting each color, pr...
Page 42 - Adjustments for Computer Images
42 Making Detailed Adjustments Adjustments for Computer Images In addition to the settings described previously, you can adjust the Tracking and Sync settings for analog RGB computer images. Normally, these settings are adjusted automatically by the projector. If you notice that the image is blurry ...
Page 43 - Selecting Memory Settings; Renaming Memory Settings
Making Detailed Adjustments 43 Selecting Memory Settings You can easily recall the memory settings by using the memory button on the remote control. 1. Press the Memory button on the remote control. 2. Select Load Memory . 3. Use the arrow buttons to select the desired setting, then press the Enter ...
Page 44 - Deleting Saved Memory Settings; Resetting the Projector
44 Making Detailed Adjustments ■ To create your own name, select Customized and use the keyboard screen to enter the name. Use the arrow buttons to select a character, then press the Enter button. When you have selected all of the characters in your name, select Finish and press the Enter button. De...
Page 45 - Customizing Projector Features; Image Sizing; Aspect
Making Detailed Adjustments 45 3. Do one of the following: ■ Select Reset Lamp Hours to clear the lamp usage timer and reset it to zero. You should reset the lamp timer only when you install a new projector lamp. See page 55 for more information. ■ Select Reset Memory to clear all memory settings. ■...
Page 46 - Screen Options
46 Making Detailed Adjustments ■ Zoom Caption Pos. Lets you adjust the shape and position of the image so that subtitles are visible (available only if the aspect ratio has been set to Zoom ). Use Zoom Size to adjust the proportions of the image, and Zoom Caption Pos. to move the image up or down. A...
Page 49 - Maintenance; Cleaning the Lens
Maintenance 49 Maintenance Your projector needs little maintenance. All you need to do on a regular basis is keep the lens clean. You also may need to clean the air filter to prevent overheating. Warning: Before you clean any part of the projector, turn it off and unplug the power cord. Never open a...
Page 50 - Cleaning the Projector Case; power button and wait for the
50 Maintenance Cleaning the Projector Case Before you clean the case, turn off the projector and unplug the power cord. ■ To remove dirt or dust, wipe the case with a soft, dry, lint-free cloth. ■ To remove stubborn dirt or stains, moisten a soft cloth with water and a neutral detergent. Then wipe t...
Page 51 - Gently tap both sides of the air filter against a hard surface; Use a small vacuum cleaner that is designed for computers
Maintenance 51 7. Gently tap both sides of the air filter against a hard surface four or five times to remove loose dust from the air filter. Note: Do not tap the filter too hard. This can cause it to bend or break. 8. Use a small vacuum cleaner that is designed for computers and other office equipm...
Page 52 - Replacing the Lamp
52 Maintenance Replacing the Lamp The projection lamp lasts for up to 4000 hours. You can use the Info menu to check how long it’s been in use (see page 55). It’s time to replace the lamp when: ■ The projected image gets darker or starts to deteriorate. ■ The projector’s lamp light flashes red at ha...
Page 53 - Grasp the lamp as shown and pull it straight out.
Maintenance 53 5. Insert the screwdriver that came with the lamp (or a similar tool) into the slot on the back of the projector to release the lamp cover. Then lift up the cover to remove it. 6. Loosen the two screws securing the lamp (they don’t come all the way out). 7. Grasp the lamp as shown and...
Page 54 - Gently insert the new lamp and tighten its screws.
54 Maintenance 8. Gently insert the new lamp and tighten its screws. Caution: Don’t touch the glass portion of the lamp assembly. Touching the glass could result in premature lamp failure. 9. Replace the lamp cover. (The projector won’t work if the lamp cover is open or loose.) 10. Reset the lamp us...
Page 55 - Resetting the Lamp Usage Timer; Checking the Projector Status
Maintenance 55 Resetting the Lamp Usage Timer After replacing the lamp, plug the projector back in, turn on the power switch on the back, and press the P power button. Then follow these steps to reset the lamp usage timer: 1. Press the Menu button on the projector or remote control. 2. Use the menu ...
Page 56 - Storing the Projector; Attach the lens cover and retract the feet.; Transporting the Projector
56 Maintenance Storing the Projector If you need to store the projector for an extended time, do the following: ■ Make sure the temperature of the storage area is within 14 to 140 °F (–10 to 60 °C). ■ Attach the lens cover and retract the feet. ■ Remove the batteries from the remote control. ■ Pack ...
Page 57 - If the projector isn’t working correctly, first press the
Problem Solving 57 Problem Solving This section explains how to interpret the projector’s status lights, solve problems with the picture and remote control, and contact technical support. What To Do When the Lights Come On or Flash The lights on top of the projector indicate the projector’s status a...
Page 58 - Lights indicating a problem
58 Problem Solving Note: If the power and source buttons don’t light up, they may have been turned off using the Illumination setting (see page 47). Lights indicating a problem Light state Cause and solution All lights are off The projector is not receiving power. Make sure the power switch on the b...
Page 59 - Solving Picture Problems; You cannot turn on the projector.
Problem Solving 59 Solving Picture Problems You cannot turn on the projector. ■ Make sure the power cord is connected and the power switch in back of the projector is turned on. Then wait a moment for the P power icon to light up before pressing the P power button. ■ If you’ve set the Control Panel ...
Page 60 - You’re using a computer and no picture appears on the screen.
60 Problem Solving You’re using a computer and no picture appears on the screen. If you’re using a Windows ® laptop: ■ Press the function key that lets you display on an external monitor. It’s often labeled with an icon such as , but it may also be labeled CRT/LCD . You may have to hold down the Fn ...
Page 61 - The picture isn’t rectangular.
Problem Solving 61 The picture is upside-down or reversed. Change the Projection setting in the Settings menu (see page 46). The picture isn’t rectangular. ■ If the image looks like or , the projector has been placed off to one side of the screen and angled toward it. Face the projector straight ahe...
Page 62 - The colors on the screen don’t look right.; Make sure the; is set correctly for your connected video equipment (see; button on the remote control to select a different color mode (see; Solving Remote Control Problems; The projector doesn’t respond to remote control commands.
62 Problem Solving The colors on the screen don’t look right. ■ Make sure the Input Signal is set correctly for your connected video equipment (see page 47). ■ Press the Color Mode button on the remote control to select a different color mode (see page 29). ■ Check the brightness and contrast settin...
Page 63 - Where to Get Help; Internet Support
Problem Solving 63 Where to Get Help Internet Support Epson provides technical assistance 24 hours a day at www.epson.com/support . Here you can access troubleshooting information, download product documentation, and receive technical advice through e-mail. Speak to a Support Representative To use t...
Page 65 - Specifications; General
Specifications 65 Specifications General Type of display Poly-silicon TFT active matrix Size of LCD panels 0.74 inch (18 mm) wide Lens F=2.0 to 3.17 Resolution (native format) 1920 × 1080 pixels, 1080p Brightness Pro Cinema 9100: Normal mode:White light output 1800 lumens (ISO 21118 standard)Color l...
Page 66 - Lamp
66 Specifications Lamp Note: Lamp life will vary depending on mode selected, environmental conditions, and usage. Brightness decreases over time. Turn off this product when not in use to prolong the life of the projector. Type UHE (Ultra High Efficiency), E-TORL Power consumption 200 W Lamp life 400...
Page 67 - Environmental
Specifications 67 220 to 240 VAC: Operating: 269 W (Pro Cinema 9100)284 W (Pro Cinema 9500 UB)Standby: 0.4 W Environmental Temperature Operating: 41 to 95 °F (5 to 35 °C)Storage: 14 to 140 °F (–10 to 60 °C) Humidity Operating: 20 to 80% RH, non-condensingStorage: 10 to 90% RH, non-condensing Operati...
Page 68 - Compatible Video Formats
68 Specifications Compatible Video Formats The projector supports analog video in NTSC, PAL, and SECAM formats, and it automatically adjusts to the incoming signal. It can receive these formats as composite video, S-video, or component video—which it accepts through the Video, S-Video, and Component...
Page 70 - ESC/VP21 Command Codes
70 Specifications ESC/VP21 Command Codes You can use an AV controller with a 9-pin null modem serial cable to control the projector. You can download the complete ESC/VP 21 Communication Manual for home theater projectors from the Epson website at www.epson.com/support . Following are some of the av...
Page 71 - Notices; Important Safety Information
Notices 71 Notices Important Safety Information Follow these safety instructions when setting up and using the projector: ■ Never look into the projector lens when the lamp is turned on; the bright light can damage your eyes. Never let children look into the lens when it is on. ■ Never open any cove...
Page 73 - FCC Compliance Statement; For United States Users; WARNING
Notices 73 FCC Compliance Statement For United States Users This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential ...
Page 74 - Declaration of Conformity
74 Notices Declaration of Conformity According to 47CFR, Part 2 and 15 for Class B Personal Computers and Peripherals; and/or CPU Boards and Power Supplies used with Class B Personal Computers: We: Epson America, Inc. Located at: 3840 Kilroy Airport WayMS 3-13Long Beach, CA 90806-2469Telephone: (562...
Page 77 - Index; Numerics
Index 77 Index Numerics 2-2 Pull-down, 384-4 Pull-down, 39 A Abs. Color Temp. setting, 40Accessories, 11, 63Air filter cleaning and replacing, 50 to 51ordering, 11 Anamorphic lens, 21, 28Anamorphic Wide setting, 28Anti-theft device, 8, 11Aspect button, 10, 28, 59Aspect ratio, selecting, 28, 45Auto I...
